tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.comments2022-11-17T06:32:44.546-08:00Mothers MatterMothers Matterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07323882033510405714noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-32862718362168111692011-02-02T20:16:08.011-08:002011-02-02T20:16:08.011-08:00Are you sure you weren't listening in to the c...Are you sure you weren't listening in to the conversations going on at my house?!!!<br /><br />Thought I'd better check out/follow everyone who is attending the AusBlogCon. Pop over to bigwords if you get a moment xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18254275544017629129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-17295002825933191212010-10-28T13:49:28.431-07:002010-10-28T13:49:28.431-07:00my daughter will be born in about 3 weeks and I...my daughter will be born in about 3 weeks and I'm already dreading this stage LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17396378364156813235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-30318645066060791812010-10-11T19:27:52.653-07:002010-10-11T19:27:52.653-07:00I have a little girl with a curl in the middle of ...I have a little girl with a curl in the middle of her forehead - except she is now 12 and much much nicer than when she was younger - there is hope - hold on and be strong :)sevencherubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711195223462119984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-27811268007398146742010-10-10T23:33:21.878-07:002010-10-10T23:33:21.878-07:00I'm sorry, but with a nigh on 20 year old, and...I'm sorry, but with a nigh on 20 year old, and a nigh on 18 year old - I can only breathe a sigh of relief to have survived these early years intact! My best advice? Leverage. Find out what really pushes their button (ie favourite toy, or when older, any technology fits this bill!) - and restrict access unless you are seeing the correct behaviour. In the same regards, make sure to notice and reward any unsolicited excellent behaviour. <br /><br />Seriously - you will get through it, and it does get better....until you hit the next hormonal growth spurt. Then you re-learn it all again, and get through that stage......<br /><br />Cate :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-47377227549850356532010-10-10T16:25:09.448-07:002010-10-10T16:25:09.448-07:00My 4yr old daughter does exactly the same!
"...My 4yr old daughter does exactly the same! <br />"Get my water/scissors/book/etc mummy."<br />"What do you say?"<br />"Please"<br />"Please can you get my water mummy"<br />"Just get my water mummy. PLEASE."<br /><br />I've been told that the terrible two's last until they are at least 20. G.R.E.A.T.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-20206010094151342382010-10-09T16:09:43.877-07:002010-10-09T16:09:43.877-07:00This is my daughter: all 12 years of her life.
F...This is my daughter: all 12 years of her life. <br /><br />Frustrating. <br /><br />Best of luck to you!Draft Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16246224435335677407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-40222841993478004952010-10-08T19:22:32.794-07:002010-10-08T19:22:32.794-07:00This makes me chuckle, which I know is not helpful...This makes me chuckle, which I know is not helpful. My kids are 5 and 7 and obstinate in different ways now. I remember when my daughter was that age I watched Nanny 911 and thought, there has to be some cut and dried method... There's not. Alas! I soon learned kids are just kids and they're frustrating and unique and perfectly lovely. <br /><br />Your daughter is adorable.Wanderlusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099758957492165428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-49687911215635846102010-10-08T18:59:29.773-07:002010-10-08T18:59:29.773-07:00I have bad news..... 4 is the new 2. PS Minnie is ...I have bad news..... 4 is the new 2. PS Minnie is the cutest name EVER! And she is a cutie. oxMrs Wooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272090974052486539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-70926883692117910062010-10-08T04:47:52.828-07:002010-10-08T04:47:52.828-07:00Oh my goodness, I could have written this myself! ...Oh my goodness, I could have written this myself! I sympathise deeply (not that I have a thing to offer as suggestions). All I can say is, now she is 4, I am experiencing something of a respite - calm before the storm?? - and the negotiations peter out far quicker than they did during the 3's.Being Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600427311498297800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-81270773041098964042010-10-07T20:46:37.954-07:002010-10-07T20:46:37.954-07:00Hmmmmm. I know this only too well. I'd like ...Hmmmmm. I know this only too well. I'd like to say it gets easier, but with one of mine 4yrs & 3mths, they just get better at it. Time outs don't really work, either. For me it's reward the good behaviour and warnings that a favourite toy or privledge will be taken away. It has to be something they really value. In my son's case it's his teddy bear (sounds cruel but it's the only toy he really adores) or no TV.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-2807606751231684612010-10-07T20:16:48.945-07:002010-10-07T20:16:48.945-07:00Ha! My two year old isn't speaking much yet, s...Ha! My two year old isn't speaking much yet, so he's all about gestures followed by explosive tantrums. I'm not sure which is worse! Found you through FYBF!Jackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17307287345268299072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-32126222416076259922010-10-05T20:50:11.757-07:002010-10-05T20:50:11.757-07:00That is such a hard thing to know. I have a 48 hou...That is such a hard thing to know. I have a 48 hour rule, but you're right, you can't keep the kids in a bubble and these bugs do go around, and around and around.tiff(threeringcircus)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08420950909441334594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-26785625900779761252010-09-24T05:00:01.783-07:002010-09-24T05:00:01.783-07:00Having the girls over ... pedicures, manicures, an...Having the girls over ... pedicures, manicures, and yummy white chocolate and raspberry cup cakes! Pampering for the soul!Ladies Night Inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16024855310065723766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-63573603363004148172010-09-23T20:42:12.397-07:002010-09-23T20:42:12.397-07:00even the word GASTRO has me running for the hillseven the word GASTRO has me running for the hillsMrs Wooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272090974052486539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-28048062842563875452010-09-21T19:00:30.132-07:002010-09-21T19:00:30.132-07:00Just heard on our facebook site: a nurse recommend...Just heard on our facebook site: a nurse recommended two days after symptoms stop. It's good to know the infectious time isn't all that long!Mothers Matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323882033510405714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-32669083768982649742010-09-21T18:55:03.275-07:002010-09-21T18:55:03.275-07:00crikey! two weeks? I have heard from a nurse to st...crikey! two weeks? I have heard from a nurse to stay away 24 hours after the symptoms stop. I've had gastro twice and hubby and toddler escaped the bug both times. Thanks to two bathrooms and hand sanitiser.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17396378364156813235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-15028184429197358612010-07-08T00:46:02.201-07:002010-07-08T00:46:02.201-07:00I swear my kids, when they're sick, do everyth...I swear my kids, when they're sick, do everything in their power to make me sick too. Fingers in my mouth/eyes/nose, shoving their food at me. I ended up giving in, figured I may as well build my immune system while we build theirs. <br /><br />And yeah, definitely lucky that they're cute!Veronica Foalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05519401661788911341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-64764174587778271412010-07-06T06:29:02.690-07:002010-07-06T06:29:02.690-07:00vacation care can be wonderful for kids. They ofte...vacation care can be wonderful for kids. They often have excursions and in most states have stringent guidelines to follow.<br />Check and see what your centrelink percentage is, the more kids you have in care - the higher your percentage rate and you can claim up to $7000 per child, per year on 50% of your out of pocket expenses.<br />Try exchanging care with other mum's in the same situation, or join together and hire a nanny!<br />Have a great holiday!The Australian Consortium Of Nannieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864845959562398600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-68139408827939979312010-07-03T06:00:32.751-07:002010-07-03T06:00:32.751-07:00Misery loves company - loving that you guys go thr...Misery loves company - loving that you guys go through this too!!!Mothers Matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323882033510405714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-64510757361830737412010-07-02T18:31:45.600-07:002010-07-02T18:31:45.600-07:00I can TOTALLY relate to your post! My almost-5-ye...I can TOTALLY relate to your post! My almost-5-year-old son, and now my very-two-year-old-toddler can send me to screaming point. Love your honesty, it lifts my motherload knowing I'm not the only one who can feel exasperated by children's tantrums.Karen Mileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03692448202270760436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-82877193539115746342010-07-02T17:55:00.063-07:002010-07-02T17:55:00.063-07:00The Book is currently being written by a non- guru...The Book is currently being written by a non- guru.<br /><br />I feel your pain.<br /><br />I'd also like to be anointed with my sainthood for not throwing child through nearest window - 'defenestrate' is my word of the day, most days - after being smacked in the face with a wooden train. <br /><br />Again. I'll even go out an buy a new frock for the ceremoney.MadCowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761614982824804458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-42558143771101533342010-07-02T05:08:44.522-07:002010-07-02T05:08:44.522-07:00That is a brilliant rule... and one I ought to con...That is a brilliant rule... and one I ought to consider as 28 rambunctious five-year-olds turn up at my house on Sunday.... trust me, I don't know how the numbers blew out.... but I'll be doing everything to avoid that happening again!Mothers Matterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323882033510405714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-91788799545655405972010-06-20T04:35:56.254-07:002010-06-20T04:35:56.254-07:00Great post...that's why I love blogging. I can...Great post...that's why I love blogging. I can share what my kids are up to, ramble on about how brilliant I think they are and who cares what other people think, if they aren't interested, don't read my blog! My kids love looking at the blog and reading the great things I say about them. I agree. Naomisevencherubshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03711195223462119984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-32757224685043387552010-06-19T01:10:24.510-07:002010-06-19T01:10:24.510-07:00I work in a party shop, so from that side of it, I...I work in a party shop, so from that side of it, I'm all for big ridiculous parties.<br />But as a professional party person I also think that it is so important for children to appreciate their parties and not take them for granted.<br />I worked at a kinder once where one of the mothers rules was "you can invite as many children as your age". So the 4 year old could only invite 4 friends, and his big sister was allowed 6. This was the rule until they started high school, as she felt she would need to reassess after that.georgiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03981298082086959360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3088307956397190962.post-30567514693207151312010-06-05T06:03:46.435-07:002010-06-05T06:03:46.435-07:00We've had all of those 'incidents' in ...We've had all of those 'incidents' in our house too. Weetbix is a bugger to clean, once that stuff dries you have to chisel it off. Another one that's hard to clean is zinc powder, though it's not really a smearing one, but Muffin had decided to 'dust' her brother and the play pen in it, every thing was white for weeks.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152671021671760212noreply@blogger.com